1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1964 Lotus Elan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Hawk | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Humber | Lotus |
| Model | Hawk | Elan |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 45 L |
